Still vacuuming

Bring it on Pele`!

Sledding

Grandpa Al, Dad, and Joshua went sledding on the slopes of Shadow Oak. The hills are just the right size for a 15-month-old.

We Have a Smiley Guy!

Master Clean

 
Joshua has continued to broaden his repertoire of cleaning skills. Here he is mopping. He is considering starting his own cleaning-service business. Our only concern is that he put all the proceedings toward his college fund, whereas he would prefer to update his vacuum to the latest model. 

More cleaning

 
Nothing like combining mopping with vacuuming. 

So much to clean, so little time

  

Winter, Part 1

 
Winter arrived just in time for Valentine's Day. The DC metro area was wallopped with six inches of a mix of snow/sleet/rain/slush. Four days later, portions of the main interstate are still not cleared. Notice the thick layer of ice coating each branch. 

Winter, Part 2

 
Joshua helped his Daddy excavate a path to the street. 

Winter, part 3

 
It's cold out here. Let's go back in. 

First pun

We are trying to teach Joshua more words. For instance, "Here is a block. Joshua, can you say, 'block?'"

Joshua, "bagh!"

The other night in preparation for supper, I said, "Joshua, let's put you in your high chair. Can you say high chair?"

Joshua, in all earnestness, looked at his chair and proceeded to wave.

It's a good life.

The boys

 
Here are our boys who are becoming increasingly aware of their brotherhood. 

Baby blues

 
David has started giving us a lot more eye contact and ... 

And sometimes a smile

  

More smiles

  

Piano lessons

 
David is warming up to the idea of making his own music. 

Practicing hospitality

 
Our old friend Luke visited us from Peru last weekend. There's nothing quite like a lasting friendship. 

JPOD 2.10.07

 

Here's Joshua braving the fierce Maryland winter in proper attire. Notice the devious look on his face as he reaches for the snowball. 

SNOW!

 

February 3, 2007. It does snow in Maryland! 

Favorite Pastime

 

Joshua loves to vacuum. He shows more enthusiasm for this activity than anything else in his life right now. Accordingly, his aunt gave him a vacuum for his birthday. He loves it and vacuums right alongside Mommy nearly everday of the week. Our house has never been cleaner. 

Dress rehearsal

 

Joshua donned this suit at his mommy's bequest to prepare for a potential blizzard. Of course, there was no blizzard in sight, but at least he had a chance to wear it before he grew out of it. If he doesn't use it, perhaps David will have a chance. 

Just lyin' around

  

DPOD 2.4.07

 
David is becoming more interactive and his life is becoming more colorful. 

Helping Daddy

 

Joshua helped his daddy pound in some nails around the house. "Lemme try, lemme try!" 

Helping Daddy

 

"It goes here, Dad" 

A new hobby

 

Joshua now begins his day with a look at the local markets and economic indicators. He's after that first million before he's 25.